FEB 23
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BURGER KING #1232.
BEAT. 44/100
1323 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 23, 2022 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Feb 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER EXHIBIT A. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.
JUL 212021PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, BURGERS ETC)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON-SITE (SAFE SERVE ARE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED URINAL STALL AT THE MEN'S BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JAN 72020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 7
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
COVERED RECEPTACLES ARE REQUIRED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 92019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 9
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 22019FAILED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 2
2019
FAILED
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS, IN COVERED CONTAINERS, IN THE PREP AREA ONE DOOR COOLER AT 45.9F AND 44.1. ALL CHICKEN DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES TOTAL VALUE TO BE $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED AND COOLED GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP AREA ONE DOOR COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.8F TO 51.9F WITH FOOD SUCH AS GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST AT 45.9F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE CARRY OUT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST NOT STORE THE DIRTY OUTDOOR USE RUBBER HOSE UNDER THE PREP AREA OVEN OR THE TOILET PLUNGER UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING/HANDLING FOODS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR OF THE OIL RECEPTACLE USED TO EXTRACT OLD OIL FROM THE FRYERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED OIL. EXTERIOR OF THE OIL FILTERING MACHINE IN THE SAME CONDITION WITH EXCESSIVE OIL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH EQUIPMENT.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DISH AREA HAND SINK WASTE RECEPTACLE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER AND SPILLED ONTO THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, AT CARRY OUT AREA, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE, REAR STORAGE, UNDER PREP SINK AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---- POOLING DIRTY LIQUID IN THE REAR MOP SINK ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.----FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE/DIRT ON THE WALL OF THE CARRY OUT HAND SINK AREA AND REAR STORAGE HANGING BROOM STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----HOLES IN THE CEILING AROUND PIPING ABOVE THE CARRY OUT HAND SINK. MUST SEAL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA SANDWICH MAKING STATION. MUST REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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NOV 172017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MOP SINK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINIG CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 242017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(SPILLAGE/ FOOD DEBRIS).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR SODA MACHINE AND ICEE MACHINE AT FRONT LOBBY. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 62016FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2016
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/29/16 REPORT# 1736217 (18) DURING INSPECTION FOUND BOTH ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM MIDDLE OF BOTH DOORS AND AT THE HORIZONTAL PORTION OF THE DOOR. THERE IS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT ABOVE MENTIONED DOORS. ALL ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SEE VIOLATION #14.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AT THE PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMER'S. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN HORIZONTAL EXTERIOR EDGE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND LOWER HORIZONTAL EDGE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR BROKE FLOOR TILES LOCATED BELOW WHERE THE MOP ARE HUNG TO DRY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN THE ENTIRE MOP SINK CLOSET AREA SPACE TO REMOVE GRIMMY BUILD-UP AND OTHER SPILLS. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AT THE REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 1-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA/DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST PROVIDE A HOT AND COLD WATER FIXTURE ABOVE THE TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK AREA IN THE REAR AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS AND MANAGERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
APR 292016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND BOTH ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM MIDDLE OF BOTH DOORS AND AT THE HORIZONTAL PORTION OF THE DOOR. THERE IS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT ABOVE MENTIONED DOORS. ALL ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS MUST BE RODENT PROOFED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN HORIZONTAL EXTERIOR EDGE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND LOWER HORIZONTAL EDGE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR BROKE FLOOR TILES LOCATED BELOW WHERE THE MOP ARE HUNG TO DRY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR IN THE ENTIRE MOP SINK CLOSET AREA SPACE TO REMOVE GRIMMY BUILD-UP AND OTHER SPILLS. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE AT THE REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 1-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA/DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST PROVIDE A HOT AND COLD WATER FIXTURE ABOVE THE TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK AREA IN THE REAR AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS AND MANAGERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
FEB 192015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 19
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT DRIVE THRU, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS, LOW GROUT AT FLOOR TILES AROUND MOP SINK ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP UNDER DRY STRORAGE SHELF RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS ALSO MUST REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND MOP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
1-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CETIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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